Not the first porker to be connected to the Porsche name. the new stuff is for nancy-boys tho compared to the early 70's RS. I drove a very good replica and that stimulated/scared me quite enough thanks.
Ah, the company is finally getting back to its roots... after all (Dr Ferdinand) Porsche's first design was the 1901 electric Lohner-Porsche - driven by hub-mounted motors, and in one version powered by a bang-up-to-date petrol-electric hybrid power source. Can't think of a better car manufacturer to develop exciting electric vehicles, even if this project is led by a third party.
This has nothing to do with the story, however I've noticed that Reg Hardware is still using the old style shortcut icons in the address bar instead of the new (and, admittedly, more stylish) icons on El Reg proper. Was this just overlooked? Or is this on purpose?
I ask because it massively clashes with my OCD. THEY DON'T MATCH AND IT'S PAINFUL! :(
Why is it some little guy can make an electric car that is cool, goes fast, and can even go a distance I might need to travel, but all the big car manufacturers insist on making slow ugly piles of steaming crap with a range that can not get me to work, let alone getting me back home?
Go have a look at the Voltsporsche Kit at www.electroauto.com - OK, it only fits old ones, but it's been around a while. Claims "85 mph top speed and 80 - 100 miles range"
This must be a lovely thing to hear for the poor folk who live inside London's congestion-fee, er, I mean pollution-fee, er, I mean estimated carbon-output-per-mile fee area where merely garaging a Porsche now costs thousands per year.
500lb/ft of torque, and given that Ruf tend to use Porsche platforms [although I *believe* they are a manufacturer in their own right, much like Alpina, with thier own chassis numbers] probably rear engined....
...who wants to put a fiver on it being a '73 RS stylee widowmaker for those lucky enough to be in the position to buy one?
...the Mini with electric hubs (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/08/the_hybrid_mini.php)? 640HP, 0-100kph in 4.5 sec, 200-250 mile range on electric, what's not to love? Well, except maybe the lack of brakes (no mechanical braking, it's all done via the hub motors).
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Luke Watson
Typo? #
Posted Tuesday 30th September 2008 18:19 GMT
I assume you mean Ruf later in the article? or is Tuf a different company... i not being sarcastic, im just interested.
Pete James
sparky! #
Posted Tuesday 30th September 2008 18:19 GMT
Not the first porker to be connected to the Porsche name. the new stuff is for nancy-boys tho compared to the early 70's RS. I drove a very good replica and that stimulated/scared me quite enough thanks.
Anonymous Coward
Porsche engineering comes full circle #
Posted Tuesday 30th September 2008 18:19 GMT
Ah, the company is finally getting back to its roots... after all (Dr Ferdinand) Porsche's first design was the 1901 electric Lohner-Porsche - driven by hub-mounted motors, and in one version powered by a bang-up-to-date petrol-electric hybrid power source. Can't think of a better car manufacturer to develop exciting electric vehicles, even if this project is led by a third party.
Peter R.
TUF ? Never heard of 'em #
Posted Tuesday 30th September 2008 18:19 GMT
TUF or RUF ? Who's it gonna be lads ?
Peter R.
Nicholas Ettel
URL icon #
Posted Tuesday 30th September 2008 18:19 GMT
This has nothing to do with the story, however I've noticed that Reg Hardware is still using the old style shortcut icons in the address bar instead of the new (and, admittedly, more stylish) icons on El Reg proper. Was this just overlooked? Or is this on purpose?
I ask because it massively clashes with my OCD. THEY DON'T MATCH AND IT'S PAINFUL! :(
Robert Moore
Why why why #
Posted Tuesday 30th September 2008 18:19 GMT
Why is it some little guy can make an electric car that is cool, goes fast, and can even go a distance I might need to travel, but all the big car manufacturers insist on making slow ugly piles of steaming crap with a range that can not get me to work, let alone getting me back home?
Robert E A Harvey
Not for the first time #
Posted Tuesday 30th September 2008 18:19 GMT
Go have a look at the Voltsporsche Kit at www.electroauto.com - OK, it only fits old ones, but it's been around a while. Claims "85 mph top speed and 80 - 100 miles range"
Eugene Goodrich
Good for London folk... #
Posted Tuesday 30th September 2008 18:19 GMT
This must be a lovely thing to hear for the poor folk who live inside London's congestion-fee, er, I mean pollution-fee, er, I mean estimated carbon-output-per-mile fee area where merely garaging a Porsche now costs thousands per year.
Steven Raith
500lb/ft #
Posted Tuesday 30th September 2008 22:47 GMT
500lb/ft of torque, and given that Ruf tend to use Porsche platforms [although I *believe* they are a manufacturer in their own right, much like Alpina, with thier own chassis numbers] probably rear engined....
...who wants to put a fiver on it being a '73 RS stylee widowmaker for those lucky enough to be in the position to buy one?
Steven R
[petrolhead, sorry]
Stuart Halliday
Out of date? #
Posted Tuesday 30th September 2008 22:47 GMT
Isn't Lithium Sulphate batteries the latest thing? Twice the capacity of Lithium Ion.
Matthew Barker
If it's under 100k... #
Posted Tuesday 30th September 2008 22:47 GMT
It'd be a better alternative than that leccy from california with the wonky transmission.
Tracy Nelson
100HP? Bah. Why not something like... #
Posted Wednesday 1st October 2008 11:18 GMT
...the Mini with electric hubs (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/08/the_hybrid_mini.php)? 640HP, 0-100kph in 4.5 sec, 200-250 mile range on electric, what's not to love? Well, except maybe the lack of brakes (no mechanical braking, it's all done via the hub motors).
karakal
@Matthew Barker #
Posted Wednesday 1st October 2008 11:18 GMT
If you mean the Tesla it is a very good car, and it is even sporty.
And the "normal" CTR3 costs around 452.200 Euro so I don't think the electric version would be cheaper than 100k...